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CMA CH. 28
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| OCPs can be used to treat what condition? | Anovulation, Prevention and Ovarian cyst , premenstrual syndrome. |
| Depo-Provera is a good contraceptive choice for what type of patient? | Someone wanting to delay pregnancy for at least 18 months. |
| Patient education on the use of diaphragm should include what? | Devia must be refitted if weight gain of 15lbs or more. Spermacide must always be used. |
| Failure to have a menstrual period is called what? | Amenorrhea |
| Which of the prenatal blood or laboratory tests helps determine immunity to german measles? | Rubella titer |
| What procedures can be used as a diagnostic tool to collect biopsy samples and as a treatment to remove abnormal tissue? | LEEP and Conization loop. Electrosurgical excision procedure. |
| New patient is in for her first prenatal visit, she tells you that she has been pregnant 3 times prior. She is 10 weeks pregnant now, she has had a miscarriage and 2 living children. What is her para number? | 2 para |
| New patient is in for her first prenatal visit. She tells you that she had been pregnant 3 times prior. She is 10 weeks at this time, had one miscarriage, and 2 living children. Whar is her abortion number? | 1 abortion |
| As a legal protection for the provider, during which part of the examination should the medical assistant remain in the exam room? | Pelvic Exam |
| The protrusion of the meninges through an opening in the spinal column or skull is called what? | Meningocele |
| ____ is the group of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficiency of one of the factors necessary for the coagulation of blood. | Hemophilia |
| The genetic disorder where abnormal cell division results in an eta chromosome 21 is called what? | Down syndrome |
| A deficiency in the enzyme responsible for converting phenylalanine in tyrosine is called what? | (PKU) Phenylketonuria |
| Barrier methods of contraception include what? | Condom, diaphragm, cervical caps, and sponge. |
| Which method of birth control has the highest failure rate? | Diaphragm |
| What type of exam usually involves taking a pelvic measure? | First prenatal visit |
| A neural tube defect is a confirms defect in the brain or spinal column that occurs during embryonic development. What is a neural tube? | Spina Bafida, meningocele, anencephaly |
| Hormone contraceptives include what? | Vaginal rings, depo injections, Birth control pill or patches. |
| Which patients should be screened for gestational diabetes mellitus? | Women whose pregnancy BMI is 30 or higher |
| What is the primary reason for HIV screening of all pregnant women? | Proper treatment helps prevent the fetus from contracting HIV |
| You are responsible for gathering a detailed gynecologic history on all female patients. What is included in the history? | Period history, menstrual cycle info, infections, breast abnormalities, pap history, sexual history, number of pregnancies, and lifestyle factors. |
| ACHES is a mnemonic to help patients remember problems that could be a serious side effect from oral contraceptives (OCPs). What does the A in mnemonic stand for? | Abdominal pain |
| Methods to help with the symptoms of perimenopause include what? | Avoid caffeine and spicy foods. Relaxation techniques. Low fat diet, high calcium and vitamin D. |
| New patient is in for her first prenatal visit. She tells you that she had been pregnant 3 times prior. She is 10 weeks at this time, had one miscarriage, and 2 living children. What is her Gravida number? | 4 Gravida |
| ____ is a condition where there is an abnormal opening in the spinal column that allowes the meninges to protrude. | Spina bifida |
| The congenital absence of all or part of the brain is defined as what? | Anencephaly |
| ____ is a condition that affects all tje exocrine cells but effect the respiratory system the most. It causes abnormally thick mucus that blocks the alveoli. | Cystic Fibrosis (CF) |
| True or false: A major advantage of using colposcopy to collect a cervical biopsy is the suspected area can be visualized during the procedure and the tissue is gathered from the most atypical area. | TRUE |
| True or false: Ovarian cancer can be diagnosed with a pap test | FALSE: no tool is available for ovarian pap screens for cervical cancer. |
| True or false: Birth control implants are designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years after insertion. | TRUE |
| True or false: Perimenopause may last as long as 10 years. | TRUE |
| True or false: In the liquid-base method of collection for a pap test, cells are placed directly on a microscope slide. | FALSE: put in a bottle of preservation |
| True or false: A LEEP procedure is the least invasive method for collecting a cervical biopsy. | TRUE |
| True or false: During menopause women still ovulate | FALSE: Only during perimenopause |
| True or false: Women using Depo-Provera injections for contraception are not at risk for blood clots and cardiovascular disease. | TRUE |
| True or false: A diaphragm should be left in place for at least 3 hours after sexual intercourse | FALSE: 6 hours after intercourse |
| True or false: The height of the fundus helps measure the fetal growth and helps determine gestational age. | TRUE |